Is footwork boxing's most overlooked aspect?

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  1. jeffjoiner

    jeffjoiner Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    There's always talk about hand speed and power, and rightfully so, but rarely any talk about how a fighter positioned himself or his opponent to land those shots.

    There's plenty of talk about chin, especially on ESB. But rarely is it mentioned that a fighter moved his chin close enough to smother an opponent's shots, or kept it just out of range.

    Offense, defense, ring generalship, these things all start with the feet. IMO, the only drawback to really close seats at a live event is not being able to really see the fighter's feet.

    Not even commentators make much mention of footwork unless it's a righty/lefty matchup. To his credit, Paulie does mention footwork, which is one of the reasons I like him.
     
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  2. tliang1000

    tliang1000 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    One of the most overlooked for sure. People seem to get angry when a fighter uses their footwork to get out of punches.
     
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  3. jeffjoiner

    jeffjoiner Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Not all footwork is "running." Not to say that some guys don't straight run.
     
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  4. damian38

    damian38 BigDramaShow Full Member

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    B-Hop is a perfect example of how footwork is one of the most underrated keys to sucess in boxing

    take the Cloud fight: Clould threw half the number of punches he usually throws vs B-Hop, because of his footwork, ring movement and fear of being countered. B-Hop doesn't have big power at LHW, what he has is FOOTWORK, that neutralises his opponents best assets, and helps position him to counter his opponent without getting tagged himself
     
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  5. larryx2012

    larryx2012 I AM BETTER THEN YOU Full Member

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    footwork is the most important,without it speed and power mean nothing,as footworks puts u in position to use your speed and generate power,and also allows you negate your opponents speed and power
     
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  6. PityTheFool

    PityTheFool Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Excellent point.
    Bernard's ability to economise his movement and energy has a lot to do with his footwork.
    Bernard has this weird ability to be able to land solid right hands whilst his back foot is off the floor and moving forward.
    I wish I could make GIFs to highlight what I mean so apologies if my explanation doesn't quite get my point across.
     
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  7. FilipMNE

    FilipMNE Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Yes it is and most people dont know **** about it, 90% of guys here call good footwork running!!!
     
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  8. JASPER

    JASPER Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    And the rest think what Manny does is good footwork (quick feet does not mean good footwork). I am a fan of Manny's but his footwork is **** and is the reason why he got knocked the **** out by Marquez . . . who has great footwork.
     
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  9. nes01

    nes01 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    quick footwork is a part of good footwork, naturally. In case you didnt know, slow footwork is generally not a good thing.
     
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  10. lagcats

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    i have never really overlooked it but thinking about it people do definitely look past it a lot of the time

    i think it is a very key factor within boxing if u have good foot work u can get out of a lot of tough situations that is for sure
     
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  11. Bogotazo

    Bogotazo Amateur Full Member

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    Yes. And not many know wtf it is. They see skipping around and call it great footwork.

    Pac's footwork can be sloppy but is what brought him most of his success. His ability to dart in and out and punch on the move while changing the angle is superb.
     
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  12. JasonHensley

    JasonHensley Well-Known Member Full Member

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    True that. I believe I have seen people say Khan has good footwork going by the Maidana and Garcia fights.
     
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  13. Ripper11

    Ripper11 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think footwork is the most important skill to master in boxing
     
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  14. PMan_Monster59

    PMan_Monster59 Pac Power!!! Full Member

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    Pacquaoi is the best footwork of all time aspect
     
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  15. Cableaddict

    Cableaddict Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This, exactly.

    Well said. :good


    Many (most) boxers overlook how important perfect foot PLACEMENT is to throwing a fast & powerful punch. It 'aint just for defense.
     
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